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Career Opportunities

Circulation Clerk III

Application Deadline: 
Thursday, January 10, 2019 to Friday, January 18, 2019
Address:
Street Address: 
3 Plaza Drive
City: 
Woodridge
State: 
IL
,
Zip Code: 
60517
Brief Job Description:

Woodridge Public Library is seeking a part-time Circulation Clerk III. We are looking for an individual with a helpful, friendly attitude to provide exceptional customer service to all patrons who enter the Library. In this position, you will have extensive contact with the public, provide assistance with library card registration, checking out of materials, the collection of fees, resolving problems involving lost or overdue materials, and perform other duties as assigned. Schedule averages 20 hours per week, including some weekend hours. Salary begins at $13.49/hr. Please submit an application located on the Woodridge Public Library website at http://www.woodridgelibrary.org/employment via email to hr@ woodridgelibrary.org, or by mail to HR Manager, Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517. Applications are also available at the Circulation Desk.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position working 20 hours per week and includes some evenings, weekends, and mandatory workdays. The hourly rate starts at $13.49/hour and offers some paid time-off and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • This position requires one year of work experience preferably in a customer service or library environment
  • Basic office skills (filing and keyboarding) plus knowledge of appropriate computer progams
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
  • Ability to work days, evenings and weekends.
  • Must be able to work:
    • Mon 5-9
    • Tue 1-9
    • Wed 9-1
    • Thur off
    • Fri rotating 4-hour shift or off if working weekend three of 8 weekends

 

Physical Demands:

  • Push rolling carts - up to 25 lbs
  • Bend/stoop and lift items from return bins
  • Stand for 1 hour (or sit and get up, sit and get up, etc.)​​

The Woodridge Public Library is an equal opportunity, equal access employer.

No Calls Please!

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Library Page

Application Deadline: 
Thursday, January 10, 2019 to Friday, January 18, 2019
Address:
Street Address: 
3 Plaza Drive
City: 
Woodridge
State: 
IL
,
Zip Code: 
60517
Brief Job Description:

Woodridge Public Library is seeking a responsible and conscientious individual for the position of Library Page.

Are you detailed-orientated? Do you enjoy a variety? The Woodridge Public Library is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic individual with good organization skills to join its staff. Under the direction of the Assistant Dept. Head of Circulation, this employee is responsible for shelving library materials, shelf-reading, emptying book-drops, general straightening of public areas, assisting with special projects or programs, as requested, practicing the library's policies and procedures, and other duties as required.

Schedule averages 14 hours per week, including daytime, evenings and some weekend hours. Salary begins at $10.86/hr. Please submit an application located on the Woodridge Public Library website at http://www.woodridgelibrary.org/employment or via mail to HR Manager, Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517. Applications are also available at the Circulation Desk.

The successful candidate must exhibit initiative in recognizing problems and suggesting solutions. Must be able to work independently, taking directions from all levels of staff when needed. Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule of days, evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to file in numerical and alphabetical order.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
  • Must be able to work the following hours:
    • Monday Noon-4p
    • Tuesday 11a-3p
    • Friday 3p-7p
    • And every other Sunday 1p-5p

 

Physical Demands:

  • Push rolling carts - up to 25 lbs.
  • Bend/stoop and lift items from return bins.
  • Ability to reach shelves of various heights (shelf height runs from a few inches off the floor to 86" and can be accessed with a stool).
  • Occasional lifting and moving items up to 10 lbs.
  • Stand for 1 hour (or sit and get up, sit and get up, etc).
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